Natural Hazard Risks in Mexico City, Mexico
Population: 9.2M
Mexico City faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from wildfires (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Mexico City, Mexico.
Hazard Risk Overview
Wildfire Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Mexico City based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- •Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk
No significant events in the DisasterAWARE historical database for this hazard type near Mexico City. Risk rating is based on forward-looking hazard assessment models.
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Hurricane Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Mexico City based on ThinkHazard (Cyclone)
- •2 events on record in proximity
- •Within the hurricane strike zone
Flood Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Mexico City based on ThinkHazard (River flood)
- •19 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Drought Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Mexico City based on ThinkHazard (Water scarcity)
- •Region prone to prolonged drought conditions
No significant events in the DisasterAWARE historical database for this hazard type near Mexico City. Risk rating is based on forward-looking hazard assessment models.
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Earthquake Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating for Mexico City based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- •44 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •Active in the last 12 months (8 events)
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